The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Bevan Spencer von Einem, perhaps Australia's most notorious convicted child murderer, has been rushed to a prison hospital and is now reported to be critically ill, extremely frail, and bedridden—someone who is caught on a death door. Now, the victim's family hopes for a confession.

Australia quick is finding new ways to break records as he closes on Pakistan great Wasim Akram’s benchmark for the most Test wickets by a left-arm bowler

Melbourne City have taken a big step towards ending Australia's five-year absence from the Asian Champions League knockouts after stunning Malay powers JDT 2-0.

Brisbane records hailstones as large as 14cm overnight

Last-minute side trips the norm for travelling supporters in Bazball-era while Cricket Australia face $4m shortfall after first Ashes Test lasts two days

Deal between companies and union, which includes an hourly wage and accident insurance, still requires approval from the industrial umpire, but this is what we know so far

Australia needs to build the equivalent of one large wind farm every month to meet its 2030 climate target, an expert warns.

While a meeting with Anthony Albanese was brief, talks with China's third-highest official is further proof diplomatic relations are improving.

Australia is home to extraordinary reptiles and frogs, from giant lace monitors to tiny alpine froglets. Over 1,100 reptiles and 250 frog species are found across the Australian continent and islands. But we are losing them.